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can you tell me about Clark roses?
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Posted by rachelsgardener 9b CA/Sunset 15 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 1, 07 at 13:57
| Hi,
I'm wanting a red climber, and someone suggested Countess of Stradbroke, only recently imported to USA. Looks wonderful - but I can't find much info it. Anyone have experience and like to comment?
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RE: can you tell me about Clark roses?
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| Yes, though I can't help you with the Countess of S. but winter before last (05)I discovered the progeny of Altissimo and Bantry Bay; the gorgeous, velvety double blood-red flowered, Dublin Bay. It's forever repeat flowering at least all through spring and summer - all you have to do is keep dead-heading it; is virtually desease free; grows 2 1/2 to 3 metres (less than Altissmo); has deep green glossy foliage and is lightly perfumed. It is the most popular red climber in New Zealand (a McGredy rose) and is rapidly becoming the most popular in Aust. The flower has lovely form and is definately the best I've seen. My second favourite is Altissimo, D. Bs. parent. This, too, is a lovely climber with large single velvet red flowers. Best grown against a wall or lattice though than an archway, and is a fairly strong climber. Dublin Bay is best in zones 4 to 11, Altissimo zones 4 to 9. |
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